La Grave - Combe de Laurichard - Open 89
Information
Min / max altitude2038m / 2400m
Duration1 day
Main facingNW
Route typereturn_same_way
GearRelais sur spits
One of the four beginner ice-falls of the Laurichard, with easy descents and bolted belays.
Approach# 30 minutes
From the Lautaret pass, aim for the right margin of the Combe de Laurichard (on your left going up). There are four beginner ice-falls on the first buttresses of the Combeynot.
Climb
Open 89 is the third ice-fall from the left. L# | WI2| L#| WI3| L#| WI3|
Descent
The descent route is obvious, using snow slopes on the right.

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